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A Yakitori Yum Fest!
During the last week of summer, it’s only fitting to bid the season farewell with a bang. Last-minute barbecues in the backyard, one last jump in the pool on a scorching-hot day and one final full-on...
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YuZu
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: SPICY SUKIYAKI BEEF UDON ($13.95) When Isamu Kubota and his wife, Moco, opened Yuzu in 2011, they used Moco’s healthy lifestyle as the inspiration for their...
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Let’s Rock ‘n’ Sushi Roll!
Happy Sunday, Ono aficionados! I know you all will join me in my excitement over this week’s foodie find — specialty sushi rolls. After all, as many locals would agree, sushi is solidified in our diets...
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Come Fry With Me
When comfort food cravings hit, I don’t know about you, but I’m the type of foodie who goes for savory snacks nine times out of 10. Yes, Spam musubis, pizza and guacamole are right up my alley. And...
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A Healthy Approach to Traditional Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
Squeeze some zest into the new year at YuZu in Ala Moana Hotel. Husband-and-wife-team Isamu and Moco Kubota are veterans in the culinary realm, and together they decided to implement a healthier...
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YuZu Puts a Lot of ‘Yum’ into Sweets
For more than two years, YuZu in Ala Moana Hotel, has entertained tourists and locals alike with its festive, comfy interior and a menu bursting with color and flavor. Many dishes on the menu feature...
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A Refreshing Burst of Flavors
For nearly a year now, Sushi YuZu has brightened Ko Olina’s blossoming dining scene with a contemporary take on Japanese fare. Known for its effort to use local and organic ingredients whenever...
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U, Me and Ume
There’s an old remark that goes, “If you love it so much, why don’t you marry it?” All sarcasm aside, if that statement was relevant to me and food, together we would create the ultimate union. My love...
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The Acai Berry Beauty Secret Revealed
We all like to believe that, like a fine wine, we get better with age. While that may be true for a lucky few, my mother taught me well, advising me to take precautionary measures against aging while...
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Mom-approved munchies
As we celebrate the special women in our lives on Mother’s Day, here’s another one to pay tribute to: YuZu owner Isamu Kubota’s mom. Her down-home healthy cooking influenced Kubota to go into the...
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Classic cuisine, creative innovations
YuZu in Ala Moana Hotel offers a new twist on Japanese cuisine. “We offer classic, authentic Japanese food, but we also have more creative, modern,” options,” says owner and chef Isamu Kubota....
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Zooming in on YuZu’s flavors
I love the sprightly citrus fruit known as yuzu. At restaurants, I make it a point to try any items on the menu that incorporate its flavors. From all outward appearances, yuzu resembles a wrinkled...
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Say Yes to YuZu
Ask any legitimate restaurateur: they’ll tell you innovation is a critical component to ensure longevity in today’s ever-expanding, highly competitive restaurant industry. At Sushi YuZu Ko Olina,...
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YuZu’s veggie treasures to go
Aptly named after the delicious Japanese citrus fruit, the cuisine at YuZu brings a similar refreshing and light taste to the table. The owners of this eclectic establishment, husband-and-wife team...
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Sausage is the Missing Link
Thanksgiving really snuck up on us this year. Now, it’s day three of leftovers — turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberries, yams, pumpkin pie — you name it, it’s...
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The Main Squeeze
Like the sought-after fruit for which it is named, YuZu Ala Moana serves up a unique and memorable culinary experience sure to have diners longing for another squeeze. Owner and chef Isamu Kubota...
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Japanese fusion dazzles with yuzu
Tucked away in the Kona Tower of Ala Moana Hotel is a tasty and traditional Japanese restaurant serving up authentic food with zest. YuZu Ala Moana — named after the wrinkly and tangy fruit — might be...
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‘Yu-nique’ Sushi Sensations
Tucked away within Ala Moana Hotel, YuZu restaurant offers its customers a generous helping of impeccable taste — and not just from the items on its menu. The appealing aesthetics of yuzu are what...
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YuZu Ala Moana
Lobster Nabe-yaki Udon ($18.95, special menu item available starting Mother’s Day) Like the bright yellow citrus fruit, YuZu Ala Moana encompasses all that is fresh, vibrant and tasty. With menu items...
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